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The 2009 Nissan Versa leads the small-car pack in spaciousness, which is worth considering if you carry passengers in the back seat. Standing tall in both dimensions and refinement, it may also tempt those who appreciate the smoothness of a CVT, which promises 33 miles per gallon on the highway (according to EPA fuel-economy estimates).
Nissan’s hatchback might not satisfy you if you need to fit three full-size occupants into the rear, but that’s common for entry-level compacts. If you like anti-lock braking but don’t want to pay extra for it, it’s an option on the Versa, not standard equipment.
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Price | $3,597 | $4,078 | $4,010 | $3,694 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.5 | |
Fuel Economy | City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG | City 22/Hwy 33/Comb 26 MPG | City 21/Hwy 30/Comb 24 MPG | City 21/Hwy 30/Comb 24 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
Horsepower | 122 @ 5200 RPM | 169 @ 6400 RPM | 173 @ 6000 RPM | 160 @ 5500 RPM | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |